If you’re reall in a rush and don’t have the time to sew: “A quick repair for a hem on your dress, skirt or pants leg is double-sided hem tape,” says style expertLilliana Vazquez(LillianaVazquez.com), author ofThe Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style. Apply the tape, such as SINGER...
Get all the information you need to embark on this stylish and fun project. What materials do I need to make a DIY tulle skirt? To make a tulle skirt, you generally need tulle fabric, an elastic band for the waist, lining fabric (optional for more opacity), scissors, a measuring tape...
Before cutting, be sure that you have decided on what length you prefer. You can always cut more material, but you cannot bring it back to its original form. So, if you are not sure, cut the jeans a bit longer to keep you on the safe side. Wear the jeans and mark the spot where...
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Cut about an inch or so of adhesive tape—enough to cover the frayed hole but still big enough to work with easily. The fabric adhesive tape used in this guide is the HeatnBond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive (7/8 inch x 10 yards). This is similar to hemming tape but they are not the...
If using elastic, sew the ends together to create a circle. Pin or clip the elastic to the waist of the skirt, evenly distributing the fabric. Sew the elastic to the skirt, stretching as you go to fit. Hemming (Optional) If you prefer a clean finish, hem the bottom edge of your ski...
This glue doesn’t seep through fabrics compared to other competitor fabric glues and it’s great for heavy upholstery projects like curtains, Halloween costume-making, as well as no-sew projects like adding on patches or hemming pants.
Decide on the size of your pocket square. The typical range is between 10-17 inches (25-40 cm) wide. Your choice might depend on the pocket size you’re dressing up or personal preference. Once you’ve determined the size, use your measuring tape or ruler to mark the appropriate width...
9. Nope. Not likely. This is one reason why I admire you–I’m never likely to reach these rarefied heights in my lifetime. 10. Even more nope. On the other hand, I’m quite good with whipstitching and invisible hemming, and have sewn entire garments (albeit simple ones, as I’ve...
To hem a pair of pants, first use a ruler or tape measure to measure both cuffs and pin them to the length you want. Next, iron the cuffs, measure 1 ½ inches from the bottom of the pants, and unpin the cuffs. Then, before you start hemming, use pinkin